NCFL WORKS TO ERADICATE POVERTY THROUGH EDUCATION SOLUTIONS FOR FAMILIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.3M
+18.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$370K
+640.0% YoY
Grant Count
8
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
+270.0% YoY
About National Center for Families Learning
Based on IRS filings
National Center for Families Learning is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $370K. Net investment income was $587K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,310,195 | $16,315,028 | $14,528,305 |
| Revenue | $12,310,189 | $9,799,383 | $9,072,305 |
| Expenses | $10,577,463 | $9,190,611 | $8,315,752 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $587,358 | $362,880 | $375,360 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from National Center for Families Learning
Better World Books/NCFL Libraries and Families Award
NATIONAL CENTER FOR FAMILIES LEARNING
Amount
$10,000
Deadline
November 12, 2026
Dollar General Early Literacy Initiative
NATIONAL CENTER FOR FAMILIES LEARNING
Amount
Varies
Deadline
June 22, 2026
Toyota Family Literacy Teacher of the Year Award
NATIONAL CENTER FOR FAMILIES LEARNING
Amount
$7,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Scott County Board of Education ($85,000), Fayette County Public Schools ($85,000), Thorn Hill Education Center ($45,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CTA MERCEDMARIPOSA UNISERV COUNCIL MERCED, CA | LITERACY - TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD | $20,000 |
| SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION GEORGETOWN, KY | LITERACY - TOYOTA DRIVING POSSIBILITIES | $85,000 |
| FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS LEXINGTON, KY | LITERACY | $85,000 |
| THORN HILL EDUCATION CENTER FRANKFORT, KY | LITERACY - PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENT GRANT | $45,000 |
| THE BACKSIDE LEARNING CENTER INC LOUISVILLE, KY | LITERACY - PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENT GRANT | $45,000 |
| BRIGHT BEGINNINGS INC WASHINGTON, DC | LITERACY - SHARON DARLING INNOVATION FUND | $30,000 |
| LITERACY PARTNERS INC NEW YORK, NY | LITERACY - SHARON DARLING INNOVATION FUND | $30,000 |
| OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY CORVALLIS, OR | LITERACY - SHARON DARLING INNOVATION FUND | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| E SUSAN GOURLEY | CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| NICOLE M CHESTANG | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SHARON DARLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAY WARREN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD BARR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER LEHMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CANDY MAGANA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY GWEN WHEELER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VIKKI KATZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEENIE ESPINOZA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HOLLY WALTERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HOUSTON MILLS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEREDITH PARENTE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FELICIA CUMINGS SMITH | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $271,048 |
| MARC OTTE | TREASURER & CFO | 40 | $125,175 |
| SHEA COUGHLIN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $149,479 |
| TONY PEYTON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $171,732 |
| TRACY TEATER | NATIONAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $124,363 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Center for Families Learning?
National Center for Families Learning is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. It holds $19.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is National Center for Families Learning?
As of 2024, National Center for Families Learning holds $19.3M in total assets with $12.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $370K in 2024.
Where does National Center for Families Learning operate?
National Center for Families Learning has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does National Center for Families Learning award?
In 2024, National Center for Families Learning awarded 8 grants totaling $370K — an average of about $46K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Center for Families Learning's EIN?
National Center for Families Learning's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1159549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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